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Realmgard

Fantasy fiction proudly published by Emona Literary Services

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Paprika's face from the "Paprika" film poster.

Music to Write Realmgard to: The Girl in Byakkoya

Feb 5, 2024Feb 4, 2024 J.B. NormanLeave a comment

"I followed a girl who showed me the way, an incantation of the shimmering haze. And high upon the hill appeared the nameless field I'd yearned for."

Posted in Music to Write Realmgard to, RecommendationsTagged 2000s, Anime, Japan, Movies, Music, Pop Culture, Pop Culture Critique, Satoshi Kon, Sci Fi, Science Fiction, Susumu Hirasawa

Star Wars Re-View: The Sequels

Feb 4, 2024Dec 11, 2024 J.B. NormanLeave a comment

Somehow, Star Wars returned.

Posted in RecommendationsTagged 2010s, Movies, Pop Culture, Pop Culture Critique, Sci Fi, Science Fiction, Star Wars
Mark Hamill on "The Simpsons". The Simpsons: Gracie Films and Disney. Image via Frinkiac.

Star Wars Re-View: The Original Trilogy

Feb 3, 2024Jan 31, 2024 J.B. NormanLeave a comment

The Star Wars OT: The OG Star Wars.

Posted in Recommendations, Writing ExerciseTagged Essay, Movies, Non-Fiction, Pop Culture, Pop Culture Critique, Sci Fi, Science Fiction, Star Wars, Writing, Writing Exercise

Music to Write Realmgard to: O Fortuna

Feb 3, 2024Jan 31, 2024 J.B. NormanLeave a comment

"You whirling wheel, you are malevolent."

Posted in Music to Write Realmgard to, Recommendations, UncategorizedTagged Art History, Classical Music, Germany, History, Medieval, Medieval History, Music, Mythology, Poems, Poetry, Pop Culture, Pop Culture Critique

Music to Write Realmgard to: Highwayman

Feb 2, 2024Jan 31, 2024 J.B. NormanLeave a comment

"I'll find a place to rest my spirit if I can Perhaps I may become a highwayman again Or I may simply be a single drop of rain But I will remain."

Posted in Music to Write Realmgard to, RecommendationsTagged 80s, Country Music, Music, Pop Culture, Pop Culture Critique, Recommendation, Recommendations

Star Wars Re-View: The Prequels

Feb 1, 2024Jan 31, 2024 J.B. NormanLeave a comment

Hello there.

Posted in Further Thoughts, Recommendations, Writing ExerciseTagged Essay, Movies, Non-Fiction, Pop Culture, Pop Culture Critique, Sci Fi, Science Fiction, Star Wars, Writing, Writing Exercise

Music to Write Realmgard to: The Swan of Tuonela

Jan 31, 2024Jan 30, 2024 J.B. NormanLeave a comment

For context, Tuonela is the Finnish underworld, and a swan is like a fancy duck.

Posted in Music to Write Realmgard toTagged 1800s, Classical Music, Finland, Folklore, Music, Music to Write Realmgard to, Mythology, Pop Culture, Pop Culture Critique, Romantic Music

Recommendation: Sailor Moon

Jan 30, 2024Jan 30, 2024 J.B. NormanLeave a comment

A transforming princess who needs no introduction.

Posted in RecommendationsTagged 90s, Animation, Anime, Cartoons, Japan, Magical Girl, Nostalgia, Pop Culture, Pop Culture Critique
A 14-th century illustration of Mongol warriors. From the collection of the Staatsbibliothek Berlin

Music to Write Realmgard to: The Expedition

Jan 30, 2024Jan 29, 2024 J.B. NormanLeave a comment

Music to conquer the 13th Century to.

Posted in Music to Write Realmgard toTagged 2010s, China, Folk Metal, Folk Music, Heavy Metal, Historical Art, Historical Fiction, History, Metal, Mongol Empire, Mongolia, Music, Pop Culture, Pop Culture Critique, Recommendation

Recommendation: Ranger’s Apprentice

Jan 29, 2024Jan 28, 2024 J.B. NormanLeave a comment

Go go, basically YA Aragorn Rangers…

Posted in Recommendations, UncategorizedTagged 2000s, Australia, Books, Fantasy, ICYMI, Kids' Books, Pop Culture, Pop Culture Critique, Reading, YA Books

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